BREAKING: Packers Fans Erupt Over Former Fan Favorite Arrested; Mug Shot Released

   

The Green Bay Packers suffered a brutal week four loss to the Minnesota Vikings.  The loss dropped Green Bay to 2-2 on the year, while staring up at the Lions (3-1) and Vikings (4-0).  While fans were heartbroken after the loss, their attention turned momentarily to a former fan favorite who was arrested.

Packers Fans Erupt Over Former Fan Favorite Arrested; Mug Shot Released

Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy (27) runs the ball during their game Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Green Bay Packers tied the Minnesota Vikings 26-26. © Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy (27) runs the ball during their game Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Green Bay Packers tied the Minnesota Vikings 26-26. © Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

According to police, Eddie Lacy had been driving under the influence of alcohol when he was pulled over:

“According to the Scottsdale Police Department, the ex-Green Bay Packers tailback was pulled over at around 10:40 PM — after officers said they saw him committing several traffic violations,” TMZ reports.

“He apparently elicited signs of being intoxicated during the stop … as an SPD spokesperson tells TMZ Sports Lacy was ultimately arrested and booked on four separate DUI charges, including “Extreme DUI — BAC .20 or more.”

A spokesperson noted that Lacy was also arrested on a charge of “liquor – possess open container in vehicle.” An officer told the outlet the former Green Bay Packers star was released early on Tuesday morning.

“Further details surrounding his arrest were not made immediately available,” TMZ added.

Green Bay fans were quick to react to Lacy’s arrest:

 

Nov 26, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy (27) during the NFL game against the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving at Lambeau Field. Chicago won 17-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy (27) during the NFL game against the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving at Lambeau Field. Chicago won 17-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports